The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details. See a comprehensive listing at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

THE HOLIDAYS

Breakfast With Santa, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, with meal, photo with Santa, clowns, magicians, face painting, costume characters, entertainment, games, crafts and more; 8:30-10:30 a.m. breakfast and 12-2 p.m. lunch; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom; $20*; 440-4613.

Gingerbread Family Festival, families or groups (up to four) or individuals will create gingerbread houses from kits; from 9:30 a.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $39, free to watch; 948-4000, 262-4538.

√ Christmas Keiki Hula; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Ward Warehouse stage; free; 596-8885.

"The Nutcracker," by Hawaii Ballet Theatre; 4 p.m.; Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. Dec. 16; $25*; 456-8100.

√ Oahu Civic Orchestra, featuring Christmas selections by classical and modern composers; 3:30 p.m.; Windward Mall stage; free; 261-6127.

"Rudolph Retires," Sounds of Aloha's annual family-friendly presentation, featuring comedy, barbershop harmonizing and guests Tropical Nights quartet and the Diamond Head Shooting Stars; 4:07 p.m.; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; $20; 262-7664.

√ "I'll Be Home for Christmas," with Alvin Ing, with Blossom Hoffman, Donald Yap, Randy Hongo, Shareen Lum, Buddy Naluai; 5 p.m.; Community Church of Honolulu, 2345 Nu'uanu Ave.; free; 595-7541.

Honolulu City Lights Antique Fire-Truck Rides, with tour guides; 6-9 p.m.; beginning at Mission Houses Museum; repeats 6-9 p.m. nightly Dec. 13-30; $7*; 590-2100.

√ "Birthday of a King," Christmas musical; 7 p.m.; King's Cathedral church, Niu Valley Shopping Center; free; 643-7729.

√ Makana Kalikimaka at Honolulu Hale, part of the Honolulu City Lights Christmas Concert Series; 7 p.m., Honolulu Hale; free; 523-4674.

CONCERTS

Neil Sedaka performs his pop hits and holiday favorites; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $45*; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Hawaii Youth Symphony Winter Concert Series, with Youth Symphony I and II; 4 p.m.; Pearl City Cultural Center; $10*; 941-9706, www.hiyouthsymphony.org.

√ Ron Miyashiro, 6:30 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors Center, 55-600 Naniloa Loop; free; 293-9297.

STAGE CLOSINGS

"The Lion King," 1 and 6:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $33-$91, premium tickets $156; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

"100 Years in Manoa," original play celebrating the first hundred years of Mid-Pacific Institute, 2 p.m., Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiaha'o Recital Hall; $20*; 973-5066.

"The Imaginary Invalid," a wealthy man is crippled by hypochondria, 4 p.m., Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University, Kane'ohe; $20*; 375-1282.

NATURE

√ Halawa Ridge, 14-mile advanced hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 551-0227.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ Windward Year-End Craft Fair, jewelry, food, ceramics, plants, quilts, clothing and more; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; He'eia Elementary School, 46-202 Ha'iku Road; free; 247-6106.

√ Handcrafts and rummage sale, with jewelry, handbags, pillows and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; private home, 418 N. Kainalu Drive; free; 224-2832.

√ Pacific Handcrafters Guild Winter Festival; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Kaka'ako Gateway Park; free; 254-6788.

√ Glass & Ceramics Holiday Sale; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; UH-Manoa Art Building; free; 956-5258.

√ World Art Bazaar, jewelry, ornaments, ceramics, baskets, masks and exotic items from around the world; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Academy Art Center at Linekona, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8704.

√ Holiday sale, original pottery and other gift and home items; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lee Ceramics Hawai'i, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Mokule'ia; free; 637-4207, 637-8934.

ETC.

Historical WWII walking tour, with Steven Fredrick; 2 p.m.; call for meeting place; $20; 395-0674.

"A Night of Hope," celebrating the awareness and prevention of domestic violence, with Bruce Shimabukuro, Keale, Tempo Valley, Juke Joint, proceeds benefit Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Juliet Lighter DV Foundation; 5-9 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre; $40; 781-5712.

The Hawaii Society of Volunteers event, holiday celebration dinner in honor of the Lokahi spirit with dinner and silent auction; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Monterey Bay Canners, Pearlridge; $55; 256-3014.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Onipa'a Volleyball Club fundraiser, 18 and older; 2 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; 589-1999.

Eddie Kawalo and friends, with music, dancing and more; 3-9 p.m.; Da Kine Sports Bar, 545 Ka'aahi St.; 841-7116.

Celtic Waves; 4-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

"Noches de Fiesta Navidena," (Christmas Fiesta Nights) with Wally Rita Y Los Kauaianos and DJ Alma Latina; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; Illusions, 1372 S. King St.; 285-0072.

Gyn and Blue Light Funk Band, funk; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Analog; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon, 478 'Ena Road; 947-3414.

DANCE VENUES

Beach Party Beer Blast, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

Sunday Salsa Dance Party, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Rudegyal Retreat, featuring Liloa, 45Revolver, Packo and guest DJs spinning reggae, hip-hop, lovers rock and dancehall; 9 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

Sizzlin' Sundays, dance contest with DJs Mike D, Peter Lau and G-Mann, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

Faded Five, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

Mel Amina; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

Chris Mercado; 1-3 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

John Valentine, with hula; 2-4 p.m.; also Ryan Tang Ohana, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Mikey and Shawn; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

Mike Ka'awa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim, Eddie Kamae and Analu Aina; 3:30-7 p.m.; Honey's at Ko'olau Golf Club; 236-4653.

Concerts on the Beach, with Henry Kapono; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

Sonny Kalua, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

Mike McGraw; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Ray Sowders, traditional, contemporary Hawaiian, slack key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

Jonny Kamai Duo; 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Stacie Taniguchi, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) Kristie Ching, Sefa Tuai (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

Unwind, with Pu'uhonua Trio and hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

The Geezers, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Ledward Ka'apana, slack key; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and teen singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 947-5736.

Chris Murphy, '70s, '80s and now; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

Dean & Dean, contemporary; 610 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

Kaimana Band, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Chris Rego, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

Jeff Peterson, guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.